Midfielder Shelby Harrison can dominate both ends of the field for the talented St. Mary’s girls’ lacrosse team. Harrison is routinely given the responsibility of marking the opponent’s best player. She also helps direct the offense and is one of the region’s top playmakers. Harrison has committed early to play at Johns Hopkins.

PressBox: As one of the area’s top two-way players, do you do any extra conditioning in the offseason to prepare yourself for the rigors of the regular season?

Shelby Harrison: During the offseason, I work out with my personal trainer, Greg Harris. In addition, I use the preseason strength and conditioning packet that Andrew Carter created for the U.S. women’s lacrosse team.

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